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Maine’s September bull moose season success up from last year

Maine’s September bull moose season success up from last year

Belfast man accused of driving drunk in fatal Stockton Springs crash

Get your questions answered at Bangor candidate forum

Maine worker dies after excavator overturns at job site

Belfast may condemn former church

Maine’s top court rejects eviction appeal by midcoast farmers

Bill Green, who helped Susan Collins win in 2020, is back on TV for her

Bill Green, who helped Susan Collins win in 2020, is back on TV for her

The retired sportscaster’s 2020 ad boosting for Collins was a top concern for Democrats during that year’s failed bid to unseat her.

The flashpoints to look for in Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s 1st debate

The flashpoints to look for in Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s 1st debate

Maine’s candidates for US Senate answer your questions

Maine’s candidates for US Senate answer your questions

Latest Videos

A combination bookstore and bar is coming to downtown Bangor

A combination bookstore and bar is coming to downtown Bangor

Old Town temporarily bans data centers

Old Town temporarily bans data centers

Group blew up a vehicle with Tannerite in a small Maine town

Group blew up a vehicle with Tannerite in a small Maine town

Bangor considering a new rebate program that could reduce home energy costs

Bangor considering a new rebate program that could reduce home energy costs

Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver in Presque Isle

Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver in Presque Isle

Donald Trump: ‘I think we’re going to Maine’

Donald Trump: ‘I think we’re going to Maine’

Greenville man shot a 196-pound deer on opening day of Maine archery hunt

Greenville man shot a 196-pound deer on opening day of Maine archery hunt

Supreme Court declines to take up Maine lobster boat tracking appeal

Supreme Court declines to take up Maine lobster boat tracking appeal

I’m one of the few old men who still hunt deer. I asked a psychologist why.

I’m one of the few old men who still hunt deer. I asked a psychologist why.

Latest Obituaries

Tina Lynn Bunker

Darraline “Jerri” A. White

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LATEST NEWS

CNN now has a new owner. What will the future of the network be under Skydance?

3 of Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

Washington man conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack, officials say

Trump administration to assign government lawyers to migrant kids’ cases, worrying advocates

OPINION

To thrive, rural educators need more support

To thrive, rural educators need more support

Letter: UMaine wasting money on AI that should be spent on faculty and students

Letter: UMaine wasting money on AI that should be spent on faculty and students

Public Safety

Man who allegedly fled from Maine police was found hiding in a pond

Suspect in Portland killing dies days after police shot him

Fire burns Maine brewery

NATIONAL NEWS

ABC and Trump’s FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction

California couple arrested on child abuse charges in surrogacy investigation, police say

Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

POLITICS

What Troy Jackson and Susan Collins need from their high-stakes debates

What Troy Jackson and Susan Collins need from their high-stakes debates

Early voting starts Monday across Maine. Here’s how to do it.

Troy Jackson says he ‘feels great’ ahead of upcoming debates with Susan Collins

Bernie Sanders to rally 3 times with Troy Jackson in Maine

Janet Mills calls on Congress to approve more funding for heating assistance

BUSINESS

‘Financial pressure’ may force CMP to delay construction

‘Financial pressure’ may force CMP to delay construction

Low-income Mainers auto-enrolled for electric discounts

Maine’s heating oil prices are 80% higher than a year ago

Mainers feel the pinch of surging food prices

As heating oil prices hit record highs, Mainers eye winter with growing trepidation

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

Why ‘ladybugs’ invade Maine homes in fall — and how to get rid of them

Why ‘ladybugs’ invade Maine homes in fall — and how to get rid of them

I hunted whitetail for years. Then one day, I became allergic.

I hunted whitetail for years. Then one day, I became allergic.

What makes a ‘good’ grouse season in Maine?

What makes a ‘good’ grouse season in Maine?

It took me 9 years to finally find this remote Maine trail

It took me 9 years to finally find this remote Maine trail

SPORTS

Strong effort brings mixed results for UMaine men’s hockey in opening weekend

Struggling UMaine football team fires offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach

Husson becomes 1st Maine Division III football team to win a game this season

UMaine men’s hockey falls in OT against Holy Cross after late rally

Sacred Heart football rallies to beat UMaine

UMaine men’s hockey opens 50th season with win over Holy Cross

OPINION

My ancestors left Ireland for a better life. Ironically, now I’m looking back.

Matt Dunlap is the type of person Maine’s 2nd District needs

We served with Troy Jackson. We’re excited to support him for US Senate.

Head Start was there for my family. Maine children need it protected.

Maine’s candidates for governor answer your questions

You asked, Maine’s candidates answered

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

How Bangor City Council candidates say they’d work together as a team

How Bangor City Council candidates say they’d work together as a team

HANCOCK

Ellsworth food stand owners differ on possible food sovereignty ordinance

Ellsworth food stand owners differ on possible food sovereignty ordinance

MIDCOAST

Rockland seafood landings plummet to record low

Rockland seafood landings plummet to record low

PORTLAND

Nearly 684,000-pound Maine mill machine will complete its slow journey tonight

Nearly 684,000-pound Maine mill machine will complete its slow journey tonight

AROOSTOOK

One of these 8 sites could hold Aroostook’s next jail

One of these 8 sites could hold Aroostook’s next jail

CENTRAL MAINE

Former Maine Capitol Police chief given chance to avoid most serious charges after bar fight

Former Maine Capitol Police chief given chance to avoid most serious charges after bar fight

DOWN EAST

Eastport City Council asks feds to deny application for underwater data center

Eastport City Council asks feds to deny application for underwater data center

PISCATAQUIS

Greenville’s historic Masonic temple will be rebuilt after devastating fire

Greenville’s historic Masonic temple will be rebuilt after devastating fire

YORK

Former housemate of Biddeford ICE shooting victim tries to rebuild while struggling with loss

Former housemate of Biddeford ICE shooting victim tries to rebuild while struggling with loss

News

Aroostook’s next jail will not be built on city-owned land in Presque Isle

Government

Aroostook’s next jail will not be built on city-owned land in Presque Isle

The changes City Council candidates say they’d make to Bangor’s budget

Government

The changes City Council candidates say they’d make to Bangor’s budget

What Bangor City Council candidates say they’d do to limit drug use and syringe litter

Government

What Bangor City Council candidates say they’d do to limit drug use and syringe litter

How City Council candidates say they’ll reduce homelessness in Bangor

Government

How City Council candidates say they’ll reduce homelessness in Bangor

We asked Bangor City Council candidates about syringes, homelessness and affordability. Here’s what they said.

Government

We asked Bangor City Council candidates about syringes, homelessness and affordability. Here’s what they said.

Closure of Surry ice cream shop among changes in Blue Hill-area dining scene

Business

Closure of Surry ice cream shop among changes in Blue Hill-area dining scene

Former UMaine 2-sport star Jack Leggett earns prestigious Clemson honor

College Baseball

Former UMaine 2-sport star Jack Leggett earns prestigious Clemson honor

Restaurants on this Maine peninsula close often and earlier in fall without workers

Business

Restaurants on this Maine peninsula close often and earlier in fall without workers

Divide over vote to strip George Mitchell’s name at UMaine shows how deep his legacy extends

Education

Divide over vote to strip George Mitchell’s name at UMaine shows how deep his legacy extends

UMaine football looking to snap 4-game losing streak

College Football

UMaine football looking to snap 4-game losing streak

Bangor City Council candidate wants to eliminate affordable housing

Government

Bangor City Council candidate wants to eliminate affordable housing

This family bought a Bangor home after 15 years of renting

Housing

This family bought a Bangor home after 15 years of renting

Paul LePage touts ties to Donald Trump while hedging on tariffs, Iran and ICE

Elections

Paul LePage touts ties to Donald Trump while hedging on tariffs, Iran and ICE

Donald Trump at center of feisty 1st Maine gubernatorial debate

Elections

Donald Trump at center of feisty 1st Maine gubernatorial debate

Live updates: Paul LePage enters 1st of 2 debates with Matt Dunlap

Elections

Live updates: Paul LePage enters 1st of 2 debates with Matt Dunlap

Live updates: Maine’s gubernatorial candidates meet for 1st debate

Elections

Live updates: Maine’s gubernatorial candidates meet for 1st debate

UMaine men’s hockey seeking bounceback season as it prepares for opening weekend

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey seeking bounceback season as it prepares for opening weekend

Cony and Lawrence square off in battle of unbeatens in high school football

High School Football

Cony and Lawrence square off in battle of unbeatens in high school football

Hannah Pingree holds double-digit lead over Bobby Charles in AARP poll

Elections

Hannah Pingree holds double-digit lead over Bobby Charles in AARP poll

Troy Jackson ahead of Susan Collins in AARP poll, but she’s dominating swing voters

Elections

Troy Jackson ahead of Susan Collins in AARP poll, but she’s dominating swing voters

Pro-Collins PAC takes out $2M ad buy attacking Troy Jackson

Elections

Pro-Collins PAC takes out $2M ad buy attacking Troy Jackson

Water supply for Maine’s Navy shipyard is draining months ahead of schedule

State

Water supply for Maine’s Navy shipyard is draining months ahead of schedule

Janet Mills will leave a $1B budget gap behind for her successor to close

Politics

Janet Mills will leave a $1B budget gap behind for her successor to close

Penobscot dam owner replaces faulty poles on line where July failure killed fish

Penobscot dam owner replaces faulty poles on line where July failure killed fish